How to Grow Vegetables from Seeds Without Buying Seeds
Open up the newspaper and spread it out., Cut off strips of newspaper., Use a cylindrical object (etc.soda can) to roll the newspaper onto., Push in the bottoms and try to make as little holes or gaps in the bottom. , Tape together or glue. , Cut...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open up the newspaper and spread it out.
The wider the strip, the bigger the newspaper pot is. , Make sure 1 inch is left off object when rolling to form the bottom. ,,, Some vegetables that can be used are cucumber, bell pepper, peppers, or eggplants.
You can also use others like squash, papaya, or pumpkin. , Try not to remove excessive pulp. , The pulp should float, and can be discarded. ,, Flip the seeds over to make sure they dry evenly and don't stick. ,, Make sure you don't fill too much. , Depending on container size you might be able to fit more or less.
If you can fit 5 pots but they are really squished together, it will be better to have
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Try not to cram all the pots in. , If the seeds are small, leave them uncovered. , The soil should be moist but not really wet.
Check with your finger.
And always spray the soil with water if the soil is dry. , Don't give up if your seed doesn't sprout in 5 days or less.
Each and every seed germinates at different times, meaning tomato seeds will sprout after 7/10 days, or like basil will sprout after 3/4 days. , After the seeds have sprouted into seedlings, it is important to wait for them to be strong enough to be moved out of the container.
Seedlings are ready to be moved once a 2nd set of leaves appear.
Even then watch and wait for them to be bigger and leafier.
You can do a test by leaving the container lid open, so the humidity diminishes and see if the seedlings do well.
If not quickly put on the lid and they will recover. -
Step 2: Cut off strips of newspaper.
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Step 3: Use a cylindrical object (etc.soda can) to roll the newspaper onto.
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Step 4: Push in the bottoms and try to make as little holes or gaps in the bottom.
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Step 5: Tape together or glue.
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Step 6: Cut open the vegetable.
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Step 7: Remove the seeds with your fingers or with a spoon.
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Step 8: Put the seeds and pulp into a bowl of water.
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Step 9: Wash the seeds thoroughly .
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Step 10: Put the seeds on a dry surface (example: towel
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Step 11: paper towel
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Step 12: glass surface
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Step 13: etc.).
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Step 14: Store them in a jar/container or plant.
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Step 15: Take the finished newspaper cup/designated pot/container and fill with soil.
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Step 16: Place the seeds in the container.
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Step 17: If the seeds are big
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Step 18: cover them lightly with just a little soil.
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Step 19: Water daily.
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Step 20: Research your seed.
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Step 21: Don't transplant too soon.
Detailed Guide
The wider the strip, the bigger the newspaper pot is. , Make sure 1 inch is left off object when rolling to form the bottom. ,,, Some vegetables that can be used are cucumber, bell pepper, peppers, or eggplants.
You can also use others like squash, papaya, or pumpkin. , Try not to remove excessive pulp. , The pulp should float, and can be discarded. ,, Flip the seeds over to make sure they dry evenly and don't stick. ,, Make sure you don't fill too much. , Depending on container size you might be able to fit more or less.
If you can fit 5 pots but they are really squished together, it will be better to have
4.
Try not to cram all the pots in. , If the seeds are small, leave them uncovered. , The soil should be moist but not really wet.
Check with your finger.
And always spray the soil with water if the soil is dry. , Don't give up if your seed doesn't sprout in 5 days or less.
Each and every seed germinates at different times, meaning tomato seeds will sprout after 7/10 days, or like basil will sprout after 3/4 days. , After the seeds have sprouted into seedlings, it is important to wait for them to be strong enough to be moved out of the container.
Seedlings are ready to be moved once a 2nd set of leaves appear.
Even then watch and wait for them to be bigger and leafier.
You can do a test by leaving the container lid open, so the humidity diminishes and see if the seedlings do well.
If not quickly put on the lid and they will recover.
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